SanJose_FNP

SanJose_FNP has 1 years experience.

Latest Activity

1. Rn new grad help

   SanJose_FNP replied to Dani_2018's topic in Critical

   As a new nurse, I suggest to go to work a bit early to find out your assignment and prepare well for it. I did that as a new grad, and it helped greatly.

2. Do these scrubs make my butt look big!?

   SanJose_FNP replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in Men

   I don't wear scrubs anymore, but I really love Grey Anatomy scrubs. Those scrubs are very comfortable for a small size guy like me.

3. To all RNs, prior to getting hired as an RN, did you need experience?

   SanJose_FNP replied to Ceebayy1's topic in General Students

   Working as a CNA on the floor might get you the foot in the door for your first RN job. In some areas where there are surplus of RNs, new grads nurses have a really hard time finding jobs in an acute care setting. As a result, connections via a CNA j...

4. What would you be in another life?

   SanJose_FNP replied to NurseYoshi's topic in General Nursing

   If I didn't pursue nursing, I guess I would be a chemistry researcher working in a laboratory doing experiments. Chemistry is my first bachelor, and I always love doing chemistry experiment, especially organic chemistry. I planned to get a Ph.D in ch...

5. Regret Becoming an NP

   SanJose_FNP replied to psych.nurse's topic in Advanced

   What I love most about the NP role is the autonomy that RNs don't have. As an NP, I can prescribe, diagnose, order and interpret labs and do more than bedside nursing. I also don't have to do heavy lifting and many dramas in hospitals. And don't forg...

6. The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

   SanJose_FNP replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric

   I used to work in LTC when I first started the RN journey. However, never ever have I encountered the serious problems like your situation. Your experience is one of worst part about LTC. I am sorry that it happened to you. I hope you will find your ...